Delaware Disfigurement Benefits Lawyer

There are many different jobs that put employees at risk of serious accidents that could leave workers with permanent scars or disfigurement. Victims who suffer from a disfiguring injury are then forced to live with permanent physical damage as well as with emotional trauma from the accident. Operations to remove scars or other disfigurements can be very expensive, and in some cases, removal or treatment may be impossible.

At Morris James LLP, our Delaware disfigurement benefits attorneys can help you fight for the financial compensation you need to cover medical bills and lost wages during recovery. You may also be eligible for compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your disfigurement. To schedule a free consultation with one of our qualified legal professionals, contact our offices today.

Disfigurement Benefit Laws

In Delaware, you can receive disfigurement benefits to pay for medical expenses and lost wages if you have suffered permanent scars or disfigurements such as amputations or injuries that force you to limp visibly. In order for the injury to count as a disfigurement, it must be visible and offensive when the body is normally clothed. This means, for instance, that a severe scar on your abdomen may not count as a disfigurement.

Employees who have been injured can file for disfigurement benefits a year after the accident, surgery, or other cause of the disfigurement. The benefit payments for these injuries can last up to 150 weeks and are typically two-thirds of the employee’s weekly wage. However, the length of coverage and amount you can receive usually depend on the disfiguring injury itself.

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If you or someone you know has suffered a permanent disfigurement from a workplace injury, you may be eligible for financial compensation to help you manage this difficult time. Contact the qualified Delaware disfigurement benefits lawyers of Morris James LLP today to discuss your case.